Yesterday I sent out true love wishes every ten minutes to my wife, all day. It was a great for me, reminded me of wearing a yarmulka, knowing God is near. I wonder if C felt the love. I’m sorry it took a separation for me to give freely of myself. I am learning. New iPhone app at http://itunes.com/apps/kaganmedianet
It’s been a hard year, I’ve lost something that I really need. But I still have a lot, and appreciate it more than ever. May you also appreciate what you have, and know as I do, that we are never truly alone.
I am now living with a lovely old couple, of which the man has been living with Alzheimers for ten years. Of course, they mainly eat beef, eggs, cheese, coffee, sugar, bananas and juice, but now they share their kitchen with me, and have been watching me prepare my brown rice and vegetables for a few days. Today, the man, also named David, looked at my breakfast, and his wife Joan suggested I make him a plate. He ate every last bite! Sadly, it was followed up by some eggs and toast and sausage, but it’s a start!
Now that I’m living alone, I’m experiencing all sorts of new things. My apartment has it’s good points; large bedroom, great wireless, two nice cats that come and visit me, and a bathroom of my own. But the owner keeps the kitchen in such disarray it’s really difficult to be in there. I cleaned and organized it for two hours the other day, but she was cross with me, and it went back to bad within 1.5 days. Oh well. Eating isn’t everything (anymore).
Good habits are hard to maintain, with holiday stress and inclement weather. But they sure do help health and mood, like a few stretches, meditation and a healthy breakfast (hot cereal for me!). Wake a few minutes early, feel good about your day, and kick some tush!
Sometimes we find ourselves alone for a while. It’s easy to get lonely if we don’t work at having a spirit of gratitude, don’t accept our circumstances, and are determined to suffer. But I am in this position now, and I am at peace because I know how to make the best of it. I am excited for the opportunity to make my own schedule, I realize I created this and can change it with effort, and I choose to be happy. It also helps me to know that my family is well cared for. Please join me in being happy today.
It’s easy to get caught up in fears, and latch onto misinformation and pessimism. I generally don’t watch the news, but last night caught 60 minutes about the deficits that U.S. states are running. I cannot change it, but I can chew my rice and love my neighbor and get to work, and that’s what I’m doing.
We all need an objective and caring opinion sometimes on an issue in our life. Get yours from AdvicePal…http://itunes.com/apps/kaganmedianet
I’ve been going through a lot, but that does not mean I cannot help others. In fact, it gives me insight and compassion. I am grateful that I can help others, and get a lot from it.
It’s not easy when it’s 21 degrees, but getting outside for :30 per day, with the fresh air, sunshine, movement and seeing nature’s beauty, will be beneficial. Also remember to take frequent breaks when working, maybe go over to the window and look out, and relax–the weekend is coming!